CHEM 1045 Chemical Problem Solving I
This is a one-semester course designed to accompany CHEM 1020, for those needing supplemental instruction in chemical problem solving. Emphasis will be on problems involving balancing equations, stoichiometry, heat and gas laws. (Offered in fall) Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in CHEM 1020. (1 lect.)
Major Topics
- Dimensional analysis
- Problem solving strategies
- Chemical equations
- Stoichiometry
- Limiting reagents
- Heat energy
- Gas laws
Outcomes
In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:
1. Develop skills in chemical problem solving.
2. Balance simple and complex chemical equations.
3. Solve word problems using stoichiometry.
4. Apply the concept of limiting reagents to chemical problem solving.
5. Solve word problems related to heat energy.
6. Solve word problems using gas laws.